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Sewer Rehab Robots

The incredibly powerful Schwalm Talpa series delivers fast and efficient grinding and cutting solutions. Simply add one of many cutting heads and experience the power for yourself. Schwalm is compatible with standard point repair systems to install pipe patches and inner pipe sealing systems.

Applications

  • Pipe cleaning
  • Debris removal
  • Lateral reinstatement
  • Pipe inspection

Schwalm Talpa Series Advantages

  • Air-driven
  • Rugged and durable
  • Interchangeable attachments
  • High-resolution camera
  • Integrates with most CCTV systems

Schwalm Talpa FSR 1330

For Pipe Sizes Ranging From DN150 (Lined) to DN300

Ideal for smaller pipelines – 6”-12” | DN150-300 (lined), this model is perfect for detailed cutting, grinding, and cleaning tasks in mainline and lateral pipes.

Robot Features
  • Multifunction tooling mount – allows the robot to cut, clean, reinstate, seal, grind, etc. using a broad range of attachments
  • Pressurised interior space – to protect robot from water penetration
  • Strain relief/reverse driving control optimises control of your robot and minimises damage to cables
  • Modular robots: share same digital box, camera, and other accessories
  • Wheels: Non-slip, Solid Rubber or Carbide Surface wheels (for traction)
  • Axle extenders to upsize robot’s working diameter range
  • Length (without connector): 765mm
  • Width: 110mm
  • Weight: ranges from 30-45 kg

Schwalm Talpa FSR 2060

For Pipe Sizes Ranging From DN150 (Lined) to DN300

Designed for larger pipelines – 8”-24” | DN200-DN600, the 2060 excels in rigorous environments requiring powerful cutting and expansive cleaning capabilities.

Robot Features
  • Multifunction tooling mount – allows the robot to cut, clean, reinstate, seal, grind, chisel, etc. using a broad range of attachments
  • Pressurised interior space – to protect robot from water penetration
  • Strain relief/reverse driving control optimises control of your robot and minimises damage to cables
  • Modular robots: share same digital box, camera, air motor, and other accessories
  • Wheels: Non-slip, Solid Rubber (standard or jumbo wheels) or Carbide Surface wheels (for traction)
  • Axle extenders to upsize robot’s working diameter range
  • Length (without connector): 900mm
  • Width: 150mm
  • Weight: ranges from 45-100 kg

Oval / Egg-Shaped Pipe Accessories

By using our accessories for oval pipes, the Talpa FSR 2060 can also be used in conically shaped pipes. The extension consists of a separate carriage that is used in the narrower base of the oval pipe; the position of the robot can be raised and guides stop the robot from tipping over in the wider area.

  • Oval Pipe Guide for Talpa FSR 2060
  • Oval Pipe Robot carriage for Talpa FSR 2060

Robot Attachments

Schwalm robots are designed to accept a wide variety of attachments to make your cutting and cleaning jobs fast and efficient.

  • Mushroom Head Milling Cutter
  • Tungsten Carbide Ball Cutter
  • Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Ball Milling Cutter
  • Chisel for Talpa 2060
  • Air Grinder: Use your Schwalm with our Pneumatic Disc Grinder, rotating at 12,000 rpm, for removing excess material or cutting metallic objects into pieces.

AccuPower® High-Pressure Water Jet Device for Models 1330 and 2060

For Models 1330 and 2060

The Vortex Accupower High-Pressure Water Jetter delivers up to 2,700 bar DN200 – DN1200 of ultra-high-power, water jetting performance for the most demanding pipe cleaning and cutting projects. Powered by Schwalm, the AccuPower will clean, clear, and cut through obstructions with ease in pipes ranging from DN200 – DN1200 in diameter. The conversion kit comes with everything you need and can be done on the job site.

  • Concrete removal
  • CIPP liner removal
  • Root removal
  • Fatburg and grease removal
  • Scale buildup
  • Tar

Picote Robo Tools

Picote Robo Tools are exclusively available for Schwalm Robots. A specially designed air motor can be mounted on an existing Schwalm Talpa FSR 2060 Robot to operate the new tools. The air motor runs at max. 1,500 rpm. Combine Picote’s exclusive Robo Tools with the advanced Schwalm Robotic System to create a powerful and versatile solution for your job site.

Robo Smart Cutter™

Take advantage of the fine-tuning power of the Robo Smart Cutter. Use the cutting ball and then follow up with this incredible attachment. Grind away seams, welding beads and other inconsistencies in the pipe quickly and easily. Steering option included. Available sizes: DN150 – DN300.

Robo Cyclone™

Descale pipe like never before with the Picote Premium Cyclone Chain. Mount the Robo Cyclone on a robot for efficient cleaning and grinding. Available sizes: DN150 – DN300.

Robo Grabber™

Turn your robot into a retrieval device by adding the Robo Grabber. Remove items from hard-to-reach places. Reclaim a tool or item, weighing up to 35 kg. Available sizes: Regular Grabber for DN100 or larger pipes.

Robo Smart Spider™

Descale fragile pipes with ease with your multi-use robot. Gentle on brass connections in water mains. Available sizes: DN150 and DN200.

Digital Controls

The Schwalm digital controls are built into a 19″ housing and securely installed in a vehicle as a stationary control station. Here, the video information is merged and the operator controls all the robot interactions in the sewer. In addition, it controls the winding speed of the automatic hose-in-hose drum and the automatic cable drum.

Thanks to its compact design, the digital control module can be retrofitted into existing systems. The digital control module has several standardised video outputs which can be used to issue the video signal to external devices. In addition to the tried and tested joystick console controls, the latest version of digital controls can also be connected to an original PlayStation DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller.

The operator can choose between the standard controls using a joystick or using an analogue stick on a controller, just like on your game console at home.

  • 19″ 2U control unit for stationary installation
  • Power supply: 110V, 230V
  • Separate joystick console (6-axis control) with proportional speed control
  • PAL/NTSC video output
  • Text overlay (meter display, text generator, optional data interface) available in multiple languages ​​and units of length
  • Optional with work monitor

Cable Drum

The automatic cable drum from Schwalm features motorised, self-levelling, winding that automatically adjusts while winding and sorting the cable. A digital meter counter makes it much easier to use in everyday work. The cable winding automatically adapts to the robot’s driving speed, but can also be set manually.

With a robust aluminium housing, it has space for cable lengths of 200m.

  • Cable output: Self-levelling winding
  • Cable length: 200m
  • Power supply: 110V, 230V
  • Winding: automatic or manual
  • Tensile force: manually controlled
  • Speed: automatic or manual
  • Counter: accurate to the centimetre
  • Digital display

Duo Hose-in-Hose Drum

Like the automatic cable drum, the automatic hose-in-hose supply line drum from Schwalm has motorised self-levelling winding that automatically winds and sorts the hose-in-hose supply line. The cable winding automatically adapts to the robot’s driving speed.

With its robust aluminium housing, it has space for a hose-in-hose supply line with a length of 100m. The traction of the motorised self-levelling winding can also be continuously adjusted.

50M Extension

Both ends of the hose-in-hose supply line are equipped with a special adapter, which accepts and releases the two lines, the Y-connector. Various extensions for the hose-in-hose supply line are available on request, which can be easily connected to the existing Y-connector. Extensions available in 50m.

ADHD 100 Hose- In-Hose Supply Line Drum
  • Hose output: Self-levelling winding
Maximum possible hose-in-hose supply line length: 100 m
  • Power supply: 110V, 230V
  • Winding: automatic
  • Tensile force: manually controlled
  • Speed: automatic or manual
  • Contains the item hose-in-hose supply line

Manual Hose-in-Hose Supply Drum

The hose-in-hose supply line can also be supplied with a manual hose reel. This offers space for a 100m hose-in-hose supply line and can be ordered as a stationary version for installation within the vehicles or as a mobile version with wheels.

  • Hose-in-hose supply line length: 100m
  • Winding: manual
  • Contains the hose-in-hose supply line

Crane & Drum Frame

Schwalm’s compact, functional crane and drum frame module is easy to install in a vehicle, either in existing setups (space permitting) or as a new custom vehicle installation. The frame is secured to the vehicle floor with six bolts and can operate on 110V or 230V.

Made from durable aluminium structural tubes, it houses a 200m cable drum, a 100m hose-in-hose line, and features a swivelling, telescopic boom with a 200-kilo chain crane. The boom and crane are operated via a wired remote, allowing precise placement of robots and equipment into shafts. The drums are controlled from an integrated panel.

For storage, a full-extension, extra-wide drawer at the vehicle opening holds the robots, and three additional drawers along the gangway store tools and accessories.

Portable Schwalm System

For flexible use of a Schwalm system in the field or in confined spaces.

  • Operating weight max. 500 kg
  • Dimensions: 120 × 100 × 145 cm

Equipped with integrated 51 L water tank and pump for camera flushing. Operates in conjunction with a mobile compressor and an external 230V/50Hz power supply (generator or power pack).

Consists of a Schwalm ACD 200m cable reel (rotatable 0–90°) and a manual hose-in-hose supply reel (100m). Customised configuration with Schwalm Talpa FSR 1330 and/or Talpa FSR 2060 robots possible, housed in the heavy-duty pull-out drawer provided for this purpose.

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